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Six Business Leaders Recognized As Exceptional Role Models in Corporate Canada

- Bank's Institute for Learning recognized as a global leader in the field of Learning and Development

- BMO only Canadian bank to be named

September 2013 also marks the first anniversary of BMO InvestorLine's industry-first adviceDirect virtual investment advisor service

- Sets the Gold Standard with Fourth Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Award

- BMO has increased access to financing, leading to growth in business and infrastructure development

Dedicated advisors from SBSB, a part of BMO Financial Group, named to "Top Financial Professionals List for 2013" for third consecutive year

- 2013 marks the third consecutive year that BMO Harris Private Banking has taken the top honour

- BMO Harris Private Banking's strong client relationships and high-quality wealth management solutions among the factors that set it apart from competitors

Team has chosen the Club des petits déjeuners du Québec as the recipient of $5,000 donation from BMO

- BMO ETFs led Canadian ETF industry in growth in 2011 and 2012; its line-up currently consists of 55 ETFs designed to address key investor needs

- BMO Financial Group is now a leading provider of ETFs listed in U.S. dollars in Canada; offerings allow investors more choice in how they access different asset classes

- BMO Asset Management Inc. recently launched seven innovative new ETFs designed to help investors construct their portfolios more effectively

- Award Presentation to take place at Chief of Police's Pride Reception on June 27

- Recognizes Anderson's efforts to encourage inclusiveness and acceptance within the corporate sector

Five Committed Champions of Women's Leadership in Corporate Canada

- Australia leads the world in money invested in managed funds per capita

- Australia's pension system is now the fourth largest in the world

- Opening of new office will provide Australians with greater access to BMO's world class team of asset managers

- BMO Global Asset Management's presence in Australia will be led by Ravi Sriskandarajah, who brings more than 15 years of asset management experience to the role

2013 Canadian General Counsel Awards honour excellence in the In-House Counsel Community

- BMO Capital Markets also highly commended in categories including trade and supply chain finance for North America and overall trade banking in North America

- Trade accounts for 61 per cent of Canada's GDP, driven by mining, agricultural exports

- Demand for trade finance rising in sync with growth in International trade

- Zykov a leading prospect for this year's NHL Draft; earned QMJHL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors

- Blizzard Bayern becomes the third finalist in the running for grand prize of $125,000 towards a field upgrade, a $5,000 donation to the team's charity of choice, plus a trip to see a Canadian MLS or National Team home game

- BMO's Local Soccer Clubs Program earns a Gold Award

- BMO's sponsorship of Calgary Stampede earns an Award of Distinction

- First finalist from Quebec has a second chance to win grand prize - $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Global Banking and Finance Review recognizes BMO again

- Recognized for winning formula, unwavering commitment to clients

Boyle to Represent Canada at the 55th Venice Biennale This Summer

Donates Proceeds of Award to Toronto Artist Shary Boyle

- Federal Government Employees to Benefit from Industry-Leading Card Acceptance

- BMO enables access to detailed travel spend data to streamline travel management, meet transparency requirements

- Cards will be fully integrated with HRG's world-class booking, expense, and data management solutions

BMO announces introduction of new Mobile Appointment Booking tool

- BMO is the only major Canadian financial institution to offer a real-time online appointment booking capability

- Since May 2012 launch, more than 29,000 appointments booked online through BMO Bank by Appointment

In our hearts, Stompin' Tom belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame

BMO's Unique Leadership Development Program improved revenue growth, productivity and employee engagement

- Best Spot Market Maker

- Most Popular Market Maker

- Best G7 Market Maker

- Grand prize won by three BMO Ultimate Fans - one each from the Western Hockey League (WHL), the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), as part of BMO Ultimate Fan Appreciation Night Series

Announced as part of Global Finance's World's Best Investment Banks 2013 Awards

Annual competition sponsored by BMO Financial Group recognizes Canada's Best Diversity Employers

- Canada's agriculture sector accounts for 8.1 per cent of total GDP

- 87 per cent of Canadians believe it is important to purchase food products made in Canada

- One finalist each in Barrie, Belleville, Brampton, Guelph, Kingston, London, Mississauga, Niagara, Oshawa, Ottawa, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Sault Ste. Marie and Windsor

- BMO Ultimate Fan Appreciation Nights were held in 40 Canadian Hockey League arenas across the country

- 14 Ultimate Fans were crowned in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)

- One lucky BMO Ultimate Fan Winner from the OHL will win a trip for two to the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Saskatoon

- One finalist each in Brandon, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Kelowna, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Prince George, Red Deer, Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Vancouver and Victoria

- BMO Ultimate Fan Appreciation Nights were held in 40 Canadian Hockey League arenas across the country

- 15 Ultimate Fans were crowned in the Western Hockey League (WHL)

- One lucky BMO Ultimate Fan Winner from the WHL will win a trip for two to the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Saskatoon

- One finalist each in Bathurst, Blainville, Cape Breton, Chicoutimi (Saguenay), Drummondville, Halifax, Moncton, Rouyn-Noranda, Shawinigan, Sherbrooke and Charlottetown

- BMO Ultimate Fan Appreciation Nights were held in 40 Canadian Hockey League arenas across the country

- 11 Ultimate Fans were crowned in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) One lucky BMO Ultimate Fan Winner from the QMJHL will win a trip for two to the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Saskatoon

Sixteen BMO mutual funds and ETFs awarded Fundata FundGrade A+ Rating

- Award-winning mutual fund business grew by 19.4 percent in 2012

- Global reach, regional expertise and boutique-style approach favored by individual and institutional clients

- Six new innovative funds launched to help U.S. investors help diversify their portfolios and achieve financial goals

BMO Investment Centre, of BMO Financial Group, recognized for its leadership in customer service and expertise

Significant growth demonstrates ability of frontier markets to generate higher, long-term returns for institutional investors

- 2012 award is 9th in a row for Sinclair, 2nd for Hutchinson

- BMO InvestorLine wins Best Use of Technology Award

- Success attributed to the launch of adviceDirect, the most significant innovation in Canadian direct investing since the introduction of online investing

- Annual Globe and Mail Online Brokers Survey places BMO InvestorLine first among bank-owned online brokerages; top three overall

- BMO also takes top honours in client satisfaction user survey

- Success attributed to ongoing leadership in providing clients with the resources needed to invest with confidence, capping off a strong year that included the launch of ground-breaking adviceDirect service

- Effective use of design, layout, and web techniques

- Report presents a compelling shareholder proposition

- Governance information is complete and concise

BMO recognized for exemplary training and skills development, high employee engagement and exceptional financial benefits.

BMO the only Canadian bank to be recognized at the 2012 Americas M&A Atlas Awards

- Team's strong regular season record clinches playoff spot

Strong culture of inclusiveness fosters employee growth and success

- First BMO Farm Family Awards Ceremony for Ontario a highlight of 2012 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo

- Ladner Storm girls' under ten soccer team wins $125,000 for a field refurbishment

- Selects Whitecaps FC game for team trip

- Makes donation of $5,000 to BC Children's Hospital Foundation

- Exciting international equestrian competition sees Canada finish in fifth place with ten-time Olympian Ian Millar leading the home team

- Dramatic rounds with several spills provided many thrills for the record crowd of over 80,000

Team has chosen the BC Children's Hospital as the recipient of a $5,000 donation from BMO

- The ETF business has experienced double-digit growth since June 2012 and recently surpassed $7 billion in assets under management

- Three innovative BMO ETFs capturing the attention of Canadian investors

Awards in Financial Planning & Advice, and Value for Money

- First BMO Farm Family Awards Ceremony for Ontario a highlight of 2012 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo

Socialize, Vocalize, Localize

- Canadians can vote daily on BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Winning team receives $125,000 prize for field refurbishment

- Help your team; help your community

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com through August 27

- Canadians invited to cast their vote at BMOsoccer.com until August 27

- Toronto FC's Adrian Cann invited to present medals to the young women's top 3 teams

- Canadians can cast their vote from August 13-27 at BMOsoccer.com

- Grand prize includes a $125,000 prize towards a refurbishment of the winning team's local soccer field

- Prize money doubled this year to mark tenth anniversary of Awards

- National winner receives $10,000 prize and 12 regional winners from across Canada receive recognition and reward for their exceptional creativity from the 10th annual BMO 1st Art! Invitational Student Art Competition

- Canadians can cast their vote from August 13-27 at BMOsoccer.com

- Grand prize includes a $125,000 prize towards a refurbishment of the winning team's local soccer field

- Winning team announced Wednesday, September 5 on Canada AM and CTV Morning Live, with special "Breakfast with Jeff" feature

- Canadian Team edges France for a third place win on an international stage

- BMO Survey shows soccer most popular sport for kids

- Team vying for 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title which includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment for their club and community

- Team's community efforts include charitable drive to provide used soccer equipment to families with limited resources

- Team vying for 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title which includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment for their club and community

- Storm have selected Feeding Others of Dartmouth Society (Margaret's House) as recipient of $500 donation from BMO

BMO the only Canadian bank to win two awards in World Finance 2012 Banking Awards

- Team eligible for 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion title, which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- U-12 boys team has independently established its own charitable organization, Kids In Sports Foundation

- Storm the 15th and final team vying to win 2012 BMO Team of the Week Championship, which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Recent food drive organized by the team went to Feeding Others of Dartmouth (Margaret's House)

- Ottawa St. Anthony Cachafaz is the 14th team vying to win 2012 BMO Team of the Week Championship, which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Team's community efforts include charitable drive to provide used soccer equipment to families with limited resources

- Team vying to be 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Team's past fundraising initiatives have helped the London Food Bank, the Reforest London Campaign and the Canadian Liver Foundation

- Team vying to be 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- U-12 boys team has established the Kids In Sports Foundation, which helps youth athletes in Toronto and provides support for an inner-city soccer facility